Training to increase parental participation in the care of infants in neonatal units

Pyrola Bäcke1, Ylva Thernström Blomqvist1, Therese K Dalsbø2

  • 1Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Women's and Children's Health, University Hospital, Uppsala, Sweden.

Insights

This review examines training to boost parental involvement in neonatal infant care. It compares this training against no intervention or alternative training methods.

Area of Science:

  • Neonatal care research
  • Parental involvement strategies
  • Healthcare professional training

Background:

  • Parental participation in neonatal units is crucial for infant well-being.
  • Effective training methods for healthcare staff to facilitate parental involvement are needed.
  • Current evidence on the impact of specific training programs requires synthesis.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the effectiveness of training designed to enhance parental participation in neonatal infant care.
  • To compare training interventions against control conditions (no training or alternative training).

Main Methods:

  • This study outlines a protocol for a Cochrane Review.
  • The review will synthesize evidence from randomized controlled trials and other relevant study designs.
  • Systematic search strategies will be employed to identify eligible studies.

Main Results:

  • This section will report findings once the review is completed.
  • Anticipated results will detail the impact of training on parental participation and infant outcomes.

Conclusions:

  • This review will provide evidence-based recommendations on training for parental participation in neonatal care.
  • Findings will inform clinical practice and future research directions.
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